Govt cuts reserve price of rice for OMSS to ₹2,250/quintal
2 months ago

Govt cuts reserve price of rice for OMSS to ₹2,250/quintal

Live Mint  

In a move to enhance food security and boost ethanol production, Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced a revision to the Open Market Sale Scheme Policy for 2024-25. The updated policy, announced on 17 January, sets a reserve price of ₹2,250 per quintal for rice sold to state governments, state corporations, and community kitchens, without the need to participate in e-auctions, according to a government release. Additionally, the reserve price of rice intended for sale to ethanol distilleries has also been fixed at ₹2,250 per quintal, aligning with the country’s national energy strategy, the release added. "These decisions reflect the government’s commitment to assisting states in fulfilling their obligations under various welfare schemes, enhancing food security, and supporting ethanol production as part of the national energy strategy," the ministry said.

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Wheat acreage at a three-year high: Forecast
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Wheat acreage at a three-year high: Forecast

Hindustan Times  

The size of India’s wheat crop, the main winter staple, has expanded to 328 million hectares, a three-year high, according to the season’s final estimates by the Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India, the apex industry body. A senior official of the federation said geotagged surveys showed a robust jump in acreage, which will likely keep prices stable. “The crop …

FCI’s open market sale of wheat and rice to increase availability and control prices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FCI’s open market sale of wheat and rice to increase availability and control prices

The Hindu  

Food Corporation of India has undertaken the sale of wheat and rice in the open market as per the directions of the Department of Food and Public Distribution to increase the availability of wheat and rice in the open market and to control the prices of wheat, rice, and flour. Under the Open Market Sale Scheme for Domestic Purpose scheme, …

‘Wholesale rice prices likely to go down by February’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Wholesale rice prices likely to go down by February’

The Hindu  

With the prices of paddy going down this year as compared to last year, rice millers say this will augur well for consumers. “Wholesale rice prices should go down by ₹3-4 per kilo by February when the milled rice reaches the markets. This should also reflect in retail prices where the decrease would most likely be by ₹1–2 per kilo,” …

Red gram to be procured at ₹8,000 per quintal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Red gram to be procured at ₹8,000 per quintal

The Hindu  

The State government will procure red gram from growers at ₹8,000 per quintal, Minister for Agriculture Produce Marketing Shivanand Patil said in Vijayapura on Monday. The price announced will include ₹450 per quintal to be paid by the State government in addition to the procurement price fixed and released by the Centre, he said. We will add ₹450 per quintal …

Government reduces FCI rice price by Rs 550 per quintal under open market sale scheme
2 months ago

Government reduces FCI rice price by Rs 550 per quintal under open market sale scheme

India TV News  

In a significant move, the government has slashed the price of rice procured by the Food Corporation of India by Rs 550 per quintal. The new price, set at Rs 2,250 per quintal, will benefit state governments and ethanol manufacturers under the Open Market Sale Scheme, according to a statement from the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution. The revised …

Govt to e-auction 25 LMT wheat to stabilise open market prices
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt to e-auction 25 LMT wheat to stabilise open market prices

Live Mint  

The government has decided to offload 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat under the Open Market Sales Scheme 2024, a move that is aimed at moderating wheat prices in the open market. The ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has directed the Food Corporation of India to offload 25 LMT of wheat and conduct the sale via e-auctions, …

Indian wheat prices hit record high on strong demand, supply crunch
4 months ago

Indian wheat prices hit record high on strong demand, supply crunch

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian wheat prices have jumped to a record high due to strong demand, limited supplies, and a delay in the government releasing stocks from its warehouses to augment supplies, industry officials said on Tuesday.The record prices are likely to lift retail inflation that surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by a jump in vegetable prices and dashing hopes …

Farmers seek hike in production incentive for paddy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers seek hike in production incentive for paddy

The Hindu  

As the State government works to speed up the distribution of dues to paddy farmers in Kuttanad, the calls to raise State production incentives to match the new minimum support price are now gaining momentum. At present, paddy farmers receive ₹28.12 per kg, which includes 12 paise for handling charges. Sonichan Pulinkunnu, general secretary of the Paddy Farmers’ Protection Council …

Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will resume sale of federally-held rice to states, which had been discontinued in June last year, at the time sparking protests by Opposition-ruled state governments, apart from selling the staple to private traders, steps aimed at paring record inventories, a person aware of the development said. Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders The move to …

Govt Hikes Paddy MSP By Rs 117 To Rs 2,300 Per Quintal For 2024-25, Approves MSP For Total 14 Kharif Crops
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt Hikes Paddy MSP By Rs 117 To Rs 2,300 Per Quintal For 2024-25, Approves MSP For Total 14 Kharif Crops

ABP News  

In a significant move ahead of crucial state assembly polls, the Indian government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price for paddy by 5.35 per cent to Rs 2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season. Despite managing a substantial surplus of rice, the government approved a Rs 117 per quintal hike in paddy support price. …

Centre brings wheat and rice under price stabilization fund
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre brings wheat and rice under price stabilization fund

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has approved inclusion of wheat and rice under its price stabilization fund after it started selling Bharat atta and rice as part of its retail intervention in a bid to tame inflation as prices are soaring ahead of general elections, a government official said. The new step will see the government give a payout to the …

Centre hikes ‘fair and remunerative price’ of sugarcane to ₹340/quintal
1 year ago

Centre hikes ‘fair and remunerative price’ of sugarcane to ₹340/quintal

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Wednesday approved ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for sugar season 2024-25. “.It has been decided to fix the price for the upcoming sugarcane season, in the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, to ensure the fair and reasonable price of sugarcane to the farmers by the sugar mills,” Union …

What are the regulations with respect to rice prices? | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

What are the regulations with respect to rice prices? | Explained

The Hindu  

February 09, 2024 08:30 am | Updated 11:45 am IST The story so far: The Indian government recently made it mandatory for all traders, wholesalers, retailers, and millers to declare their respective rice stocks. In the year 2022-2023, India produced 135 million tonnes of rice, which is 62.84 lakh tonnes higher than the previous year. While Basmati rice prices are …

Govt to launch 'Bharat rice' at subsidised rate to provide relief to consumers | Check rates here
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt to launch 'Bharat rice' at subsidised rate to provide relief to consumers | Check rates here

India TV News  

The central government on Tuesday is set to introduce 'Bharat rice' at a subsidised rate of Rs 29 per kg, aiming to alleviate the impact of a 15 per cent surge in retail rice prices over the past year. 5 tonnes of rice in first phase In the initial phase, the Food Corporation of India will allocate 5 lakh tonnes …

India's wheat production likely to touch all-time high of 114 million tonnes in 2023-24 crop year
1 year, 2 months ago

India's wheat production likely to touch all-time high of 114 million tonnes in 2023-24 crop year

India TV News  

Anticipating favourable conditions and increased coverage, a senior official from the food ministry said that wheat production is projected to reach a new milestone of 114 million tonnes in the current 2023-24 crop year. In the preceding 2022-23 crop year, wheat production achieved a record 110.55 million tonnes, surpassing 107.7 million tonnes from the previous year. Last year, the FCI's …

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price not yet decided
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt plans to sell FCI rice under Bharat brand; price not yet decided

The Hindu  

In order to check rice inflation, the Government is considering a proposal to sell FCI rice under the 'Bharat' brand but the discounted rate has not yet been decided, a Food Ministry official said. x The Ministry's efforts to check retail rice prices by boosting domestic availability through sale of FCI rice via e-auction under the Open Market Sale Scheme …

Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister

The Hindu  

October 18, 2023 05:03 pm | Updated 05:39 pm IST - New Delhi Ahead of assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price of wheat by ₹150 to ₹2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. Currently, the MSP on wheat stands at ₹2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 …

FCI to stabilise wheat and rice markets through OMSS
1 year, 6 months ago

FCI to stabilise wheat and rice markets through OMSS

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The general manager of the Food Corporation of India’s regional office in Vijayawada, Chandra Sekhar Joshi, announced a distinct approach by the Indian government to ensure stability in the wheat and rice markets. Acknowledging worrisome price trends, the government plans to release 25 lakh metric tons of rice and 50 LMT of wheat through OMSS, which includes 2 LMT …

FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices
1 year, 6 months ago

FCI to release rice and wheat into open market to stabilise prices

The Hindu  

The Food Corporation of India, regional office, Amaravati, is offering 4,000 tonnes of wheat and 13,018 tonnes of rice under Open Market Sale Scheme-Domestic through e-auction to be held on August 30. As on date, 7,69,609 tonnes of rice and 12,125 tonnes of wheat is available with FCI, Andhra Pradesh. Chandrasekhar Joshi, general manager, FCI, Andhra Pradesh region, told The …

FCI to Sell Wheat, Rice in Open Market on Aug. 23
1 year, 6 months ago

FCI to Sell Wheat, Rice in Open Market on Aug. 23

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Food Corporation of India Vijayawada regional office general manager Chandra Shekhar Joshi said Government of India has decided to release FCI wheat and rice in open market under its Open Market Sale Scheme to stabilise retail prices of wheat / atta and rice throughout the country. Consequently, 25 lakh metric tonnes of rice and 50 lakh metric tonnes of …

India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report

India TV News  

India is reportedly in talks with Russia to import 8 to 9 million tonnes of wheat to help reduce the prices of the commodity in the domestic market, reported TASS news agency citing The Economic Times. Despite India needing only 3 to 4 million metric tonnes of wheat to plug a shortfall, it is considering a bigger import to have …

To curb price rise, Centre releases more grain stock under open market sale
1 year, 7 months ago

To curb price rise, Centre releases more grain stock under open market sale

The Hindu  

Concerned over the increase in foodgrains prices, the Centre on Wednesday decided to additionally sell 50 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and 25 LMT of rice through the Open Market Sales Scheme from the Food Corporation of India stocks. Talking to reporters, Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the Centre had also decided to bring down the reserve price of …

Govt to sell additional 5 million tonnes of wheat, 2.5 million tonnes of rice in open market to contain price rise
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt to sell additional 5 million tonnes of wheat, 2.5 million tonnes of rice in open market to contain price rise

Firstpost  

The government has decided to offload 50 lakh tonnes wheat and 25 lakh tonnes wheat under the Open Market Sale Scheme, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said The Indian government has announced its decision to sell additional 5 million tonnes of wheat and 2.5 million tonnes of rice from the central pool in the open market to contain the rise in …

Govt to sell additional 50 lakh tons wheat, 25 lakh tons rice in open market to contain price rise
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt to sell additional 50 lakh tons wheat, 25 lakh tons rice in open market to contain price rise

India TV News  

As inflation is soaring high in the country, the Union Government on Wednesday declared that it has decided to sell additional 50 lakh tonnes of wheat and 25 lakh tonnes of rice from the central pool in the open market in order to check the price rise. "The government has decided to offload 50 lakh tonnes of wheat and 25 …

Govt's rice procurement reaches 55.8 million tonnes and wheat 26.2 million tonnes so far
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt's rice procurement reaches 55.8 million tonnes and wheat 26.2 million tonnes so far

The Hindu  

The government's rice procurement has reached 55.8 million tonnes so far in the ongoing 2022-23 marketing season, benefitting 1.22 crore farmers with MSP of ₹1.7 lakh crore, the Food Ministry said on June 20. Wheat procurement has reached 26.2 million tonnes so far in the 2023-24 rabi marketing year, more than the last year's total procurement of 18.8 million tonnes. …

Rice millers say they can meet partial requirement of Anna Bhagya
1 year, 8 months ago

Rice millers say they can meet partial requirement of Anna Bhagya

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government, which is scouting for rice for its Anna Bhagya scheme across the country, is yet to speak to Karnataka Rice Millers’ Association to ascertain the cost or the quantum of rice available with the mills in the State. Srinivas, the government has not involved the local millers in the Anna Bhagya scheme while it is looking for …

Govt. to offload additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to cut prices
2 years ago

Govt. to offload additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to cut prices

The Hindu  

The Centre on February 21 announced it will offload an additional 20 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open market to bring down the prices of wheat and wheat flour. On January 25, the Centre had announced sale of 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in the open market from its buffer stock to check rise in prices of wheat and …

Union govt plans to release 15-20 lakh tons of wheat from FCI to contain rising prices in 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Union govt plans to release 15-20 lakh tons of wheat from FCI to contain rising prices in 2023

India TV News  

Rising retail prices: In an attempt to contain rising retail prices under the Open Market Sale Scheme, the Union government is planning to release 15-20 lakh tonnes of wheat from the Food Corporation of India stock for bulk consumers like flour millers in 2023. Under the OMSS policy, the government permits the state-run FCI to occasionally sell foodgrains, particularly wheat …

Centre increases minimum support price for wheat, mustard
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre increases minimum support price for wheat, mustard

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, met here on Tuesday, announced an increase of 2% to 9% in the Minimum Support Prices for six mandated rabi crops for this season. The farmers’ organisations, who have been alleging that the Centre is delaying the announcement of the MSP, said the increase in paltry and by keeping the MSP of wheat low, …

Price increase in wheat & rice normal; will intervene in market in case of abnormal rise: Food Secretary
2 years, 5 months ago

Price increase in wheat & rice normal; will intervene in market in case of abnormal rise: Food Secretary

The Hindu  

The government on October 17 said the price rise in wheat and rice has been "normal" and it will intervene in the market to offload the grains if there is any abnormal increase in the rates. Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey, in a press briefing, also said the government has surplus stocks of both wheat and rice in its godowns which …

Rice prices expected to go up as production falls 6-7 million tonnes shorter
2 years, 6 months ago

Rice prices expected to go up as production falls 6-7 million tonnes shorter

Firstpost  

However, officials believe that if steps like banning export and raising export duty succeed the price rise won’t go beyond 5-6 per cent and will keep enough stocks at disposal to mitigate any problem New Delhi: A 6-7 million tonnes shortfall in rice production due to a fall in paddy sowing area is likely to keep rice prices at elevated …

Govt projects record foodgrains output, lower wheat production
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt projects record foodgrains output, lower wheat production

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Wheat prices are expected to move up as India's estimated wheat production is projected to have declined nearly 3 per cent to 106.84 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year. Except for the decline in wheat, the overall foodgrain production is estimated to have touched a record 315.72 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year that began in …

Centre projects record production of rice
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre projects record production of rice

The Hindu  

The Union Agriculture Ministry released on August 17 the fourth advance estimates of production of major agricultural crops for 2021-22. A government release said the production during 2021-22 is higher by 25 million tonnes than the previous five years’ average production of foodgrains. While the estimate of foodgrains production is 315.72 million tonnes, the production of rice is expected at …

Modi govt hikes MSP on paddy by Rs 100 to Rs 2,040 per quintal
2 years, 9 months ago

Modi govt hikes MSP on paddy by Rs 100 to Rs 2,040 per quintal

India TV News  

Modi govt hikes MSP on paddy by Rs 100 to Rs 2,040 per quintal The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the increase in MSP for all mandated Kharif crops for the 2022-23 crop year. Highlights Centre approves MSPs for Kharif Marketing Season 2022-23, informs Union Minister Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by …

Prices of wheat, sugar, rice on declining trend after govt measures: Food Secretary
2 years, 9 months ago

Prices of wheat, sugar, rice on declining trend after govt measures: Food Secretary

Firstpost  

After a number of steps we took, it is showing its impact despite all challenges, said Sudhanshu Pandey New Delhi: Retail prices of wheat, rice, sugar and edible oils are showing a declining trend after the measures taken by the government, including curbs on exports of wheat and sugar, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey said on Thursday. The average retail price …

Uttar Pradesh: Govt hikes sugarcane purchase price by Rs 25 per quintal
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Govt hikes sugarcane purchase price by Rs 25 per quintal

India TV News  

In a major decision barely months ahead of the upcoming 2022 Assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced a Rs 25 per quintal hike in the purchase prices of sugarcane in the state. Addressing a meeting of farmers here organised by the BJP's Kisan Morcha, Adityanath said, "The government has decided that the variety of sugarcane …

Govt Hikes Wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 Per Quintal for 2021-22 Crop Year
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt Hikes Wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 Per Quintal for 2021-22 Crop Year

News 18  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal and for mustard seed by Rs 400 to Rs 5,050 per quintal for the current crop year. According to an official release, the CCEA has approved increase in the MSP for six rabi crops for the 2021-22 crop year …

Modi Govt hikes wheat MSP to Rs 2,015 per quintal amid ongoing farmers' protest
3 years, 6 months ago

Modi Govt hikes wheat MSP to Rs 2,015 per quintal amid ongoing farmers' protest

India TV News  

Rabi crop MSP: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal and for mustard seed by Rs 400 to Rs 5,050 per quintal for the current crop year in order to boost crop area as well as income of farmers. Wheat MSP has been increased by Rs 40 to …

UP Purchases 51 LMT of Wheat; to Break its Own Record
3 years, 9 months ago

UP Purchases 51 LMT of Wheat; to Break its Own Record

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh government is on the verge of breaking its record of an all-time high. The officials expressed excitement over the current procurement pace and said that they may cross all-time high record procurement of 52.92 LMT made in the Rabi Marketing Season of 2018-19. The Yogi-led government in UP has purchased wheat worth Rs 100,82.99 crore from 11.54 …

Bangladesh to finalise first bilateral rice deal with India in three years
4 years, 2 months ago

Bangladesh to finalise first bilateral rice deal with India in three years

Live Mint  

Bangladesh is finalising a purchase of 150,000 tonnes of rice from India's NAFED, the New Delhi-based state agency told Reuters, in what would be the first such bilateral deal in three years after floods in Bangladesh sent local prices to a record high. A senior official with Bangladesh's food ministry said they could buy 100,000 tonnes of parboiled rice and …

Govt Hikes Support Prices for Wheat, Five Other Rabi Crops
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt Hikes Support Prices for Wheat, Five Other Rabi Crops

News 18  

The government on Monday hiked the minimum price for buying six rabi crops, including wheat, by up to six per cent, as it sought to send a strong message to farmers on continuation of MSP-based procurement system. The MSP of wheat, the biggest crop of rabi season, has been hiked by Rs 50 to Rs 1,975 per quintal, Agriculture Minister …

As part of Haryana’s diversification drive, farmers opting for non-paddy crops to get Rs 7,000 per acre
4 years, 10 months ago

As part of Haryana’s diversification drive, farmers opting for non-paddy crops to get Rs 7,000 per acre

Hindustan Times  

CHANDIGARH: In its first firm crop diversification push, the Haryana government has decided to buy maize and pulses at the minimum support price. The crop diversification drive of the BJP-JJP coalition government comes ahead of the paddy transplantation season that begins on June 15. Appealing to farmers to save water, Khattar said, “Under the Mera Pani-Meri Virasat scheme, farmers switching …

Uttarakhand increases wheat MSP by Rs 65 to Rs 1,925 per quintal
5 years ago

Uttarakhand increases wheat MSP by Rs 65 to Rs 1,925 per quintal

India TV News  

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday hiked the Minimum Support Price for wheat by Rs 65 to Rs 1,925 per quintal from Rs 1,860 per quintal. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat gave his nod for the hike in wheat MSP while reviewing preparations for rabi purchase season. He said wheat purchase centres should be set up in time, and also issued …

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by ₹85, pulses by ₹325 per quintal
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by ₹85, pulses by ₹325 per quintal

The Hindu  

In a move to increase farmers’ incomes, the Union Cabinet has decided to hike the Minimum Support Price for Rabi crops for the marketing season 2020-21, the government announced on Wednesday. “The increase in MSP for Rabi Crops for 2020-21 is in line with the principle of fixing the MSPs at a level of at least 1.5 times of the …

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl

India TV News  

The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal. The CCEA has approved Rs 85 per quintal hike in wheat MSP to Rs 1,925 per quintal for the 2019-20 rabi crop, up from Rs 1,840 per quintal last year. Barley …

Govt hikes minimum support price of wheat by Rs 85 per quintal and pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes minimum support price of wheat by Rs 85 per quintal and pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal

Firstpost  

The government on Wednesday increased the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal, official sources said New Delhi: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs …

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl

India Today  

The government on Wednesday increased the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal, official sources said. According to sources, the CCEA has approved Rs 85 per quintal hike in wheat MSP to Rs 1,925 per quintal for the 2019-20 rabi crop, up from Rs …

Odisha farmers spend Rs 2,403 to produce a quintal of paddy, get only Rs 1,815
5 years, 7 months ago

Odisha farmers spend Rs 2,403 to produce a quintal of paddy, get only Rs 1,815

India TV News  

Compared to an estimated cost of production of paddy at Rs 2,403 a quintal in Odisha, farmers in the state lose Rs 588 per quintal when they sell their produce to the government at the Minimum Support Price. "According to an estimation done for 2018-19 crop year, the cost of production of a quintal of paddy in Odisha is Rs …

Govt hikes paddy MSP by 3.7% to Rs 1,815 per quintal for 2019-20 crop season: Agriculture minister
5 years, 8 months ago

Govt hikes paddy MSP by 3.7% to Rs 1,815 per quintal for 2019-20 crop season: Agriculture minister

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for paddy marginally by Rs 65/quintal to Rs 1,815 for the 2019-20 crop year, while rates for oilseeds, pulses and other cereals were raised substantially. The government has raised paddy MSP for both common and A grade varieties by Rs 65/quintal for the 2019-20 crop year from over last …

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